Salary Overview

As of May 2018, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported a salary range for registered nurses in the 10th-90th percentiles as $50,800 - $106,530. The median wage at that time was $71,730. Salaries can vary based on a number of factors, including previous experience.

Important Facts About Legal Nurse Consultants

Key Skills

Analyzing medical records, advise attorneys regarding medical issues and how they relate to the law, and formulate medical-legal case theories

Salary by Experience

Typically, you can expect your salary to increase with experience. As of May 31 2019, according to PayScale.com, legal nurse consultants with 5-10 years of experience earned an average yearly compensation of 76,365. Those with 10-20 years of experience earned an average yearly compensation of $79,140, while those with more than two decades experience saw their annual compensation rise to $81,908.

Job Outlook

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) groups legal nurse consultants with other registered nurses, and it expects a faster-than-average employment growth of 15% for these workers over the 2016-2026 decade. Some factors that can improve job prospects in the nursing field include possessing a bachelor's degree and having work experience. The continued demand for health care will result in good job opportunities overall.

You can work for law firms, insurance companies, consulting firms and hospitals, as well as be self-employed. You can be a nurse with experience in surgery, obstetrics, intensive care or any number of settings before deciding to move into this profession.

All legal nurse consultants must be registered nurses, and though not required, certification is also available from several organizations, including the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC). Through AALNC's American Legal Nurse Consultant Certification Board, you can earn the LNCC (Legal Nurse Consultant Certified) credential, which recognizes a level of accomplishment for the LNC with at least two years of experience.

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